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District Climbing Wall (The Pump House)

One of the best Scouting resources in the District is the Climbing wall, found at the ex-pump house on Dark Lane. The space in the building was donated by North West Water, and kitted out with a high quality climbing wall in September 1998 by the Crew (and many other people), and is constantly being updated with new routes and equipment.

Rather than function as a standard climbing wall, this is a place for people to be trained in climbing techniques, allowing them to :

Safely climb in a group

Learn how to safely use climbing equipment

gain confidence to climb outside

complete sections of the progressive training scheme

Training sessions can be run as a one-off, or series of complementary sessions allowing for progressive training over a period of time – with the option to be taken outside to be instructed on natural crags.

Our instructors are from within Scouting, and we have opportunities for willing Explorers and Network / Leaders to help and get assessed to use the wall.

Sessions:

are up to 2hrs long (7.30 – 9.30)

are normally on a Tuesday or Thursday (although with notice other days can be accomodated)

include all gear

are for a maximum of 12 people (including non-climbers).

Costs:

1 hour = £12

1.5 hrs = £15

2 hrs = £20

Please make any cheques out to “Ormskirk and District Scouts Climbing Wall (Pump House)”